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Prologistix Staffing Identifies Warehouse Safety Points

According to Brian Devine, division vice-president of ProLogistix, “The points for ProLogistix – Warehouse safety include:

 Every branch has a certified forklift instructor qualified to certify forklift operators in compliance with OSHA regulations

 Our testing and screening process eliminates those candidates who don’t have previous experience on lifts

 In our warehouse branches, we can have applicants demonstrate their proficiency on different types of lifts

 Back injuries from improper lifting is always an important factor, we have conducted specific safety classes to teach proper lifting techniques

 Safety starts with selecting the right candidate for the environment – for example – someone who is used to working in a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse may be uncomfortable working in a very confined, fast-paced cross-dock facility.

The combination of an exclusive focus on logistics, screening tools utilized in the application process, and the experience of branch staff makes ProLogistix the leading provider of logistics talent in the country. Unlike other staffing organizations, 100% of ProLogistix recruiting efforts are logistics centered. Branch staff is trained in logistics, and they understand the intricacies of the industry. ProLogistix is fortunate to have built a reputation in the communities served as the “go-to” company when seeking a job in a warehouse or distribution center.

The types of positions ProLogistix fills include:

• Loaders and Unloaders

• Order Selectors

• Warehouse Associates

• Shipping and Receiving

• Forklift Operators

• Quality Assurance

• Supervisors

• Warehouse Managers

• Operations Manager

Brian Devine has more than ten years of staffing experience and is a management owner of the company and is the founder of the ProLogistix brand. Devine attended Towson State University majoring in Mass Communications. Devine began his career with PaineWebber Mortgage Finance where he held the position of Area Vice President for the Southeast Region. Devine began his staffing career as Vice President of Marketing for US Personnel. Since1995, Brian has led the ProLogistix Division and has established it as one of the most successful logistics placement businesses in North America. Devine was the 2000 winner of the EmployBridge Spirit Award for exemplary demonstration of company core values.

ResourceMFG, the sister division to ProLogistix places manufacturing specific positions. Devine explained the differentiation between the two organization by noting, “The way we differentiate between which clients are best served by ResourceMFG or ProLogistix is to ask what the company does. If they manufacture products, then they are best suited to ResourceMFG; if they distribute products, then ProLogistix is the right staff solution.”

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Logistics Staffing Leader Prologistics Focuses on Warehouse Safety

The combination of an exclusive focus on logistics, screening tools utilized in the application process, and the experience of branch staff makes ProLogistix the leading provider of logistics talent in the country. Unlike other staffing organizations, 100% of ProLogistix recruiting efforts are logistics centered. Branch staff is trained in logistics, and they understand the intricacies of the industry. ProLogistix is fortunate to have built a reputation in the communities served as the “go-to” company when seeking a job in a warehouse or distribution center.

According to Brian Devine, division vice-president of ProLogistix, “The points for ProLogistix – Warehouse safety include:

 Every branch has a certified forklift instructor qualified to certify forklift operators in compliance with OSHA regulations

 Our testing and screening process eliminates those candidates who don’t have previous experience on lifts

 In our warehouse branches, we can have applicants demonstrate their proficiency on different types of lifts

 Back injuries from improper lifting is always an important factor, we have conducted specific safety classes to teach proper lifting techniques

 Safety starts with selecting the right candidate for the environment – for example – someone who is used to working in a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse may be uncomfortable working in a very confined, fast-paced cross-dock facility.

The types of positions ProLogistix fills include:

• Loaders and Unloaders

• Order Selectors

• Warehouse Associates

• Shipping and Receiving

• Forklift Operators

• Quality Assurance

• Supervisors

• Warehouse Managers

• Operations Manager

Brian Devine has more than ten years of staffing experience and is a management owner of the company and is the founder of the ProLogistix brand. Devine attended Towson State University majoring in Mass Communications. Devine began his career with PaineWebber Mortgage Finance where he held the position of Area Vice President for the Southeast Region. Devine began his staffing career as Vice President of Marketing for US Personnel. Since1995, Brian has led the ProLogistix Division and has established it as one of the most successful logistics placement businesses in North America. Devine was the 2000 winner of the EmployBridge Spirit Award for exemplary demonstration of company core values.

ResourceMFG, the sister division to ProLogistix places manufacturing specific positions. Devine explained the differentiation between the two organization by noting, “The way we differentiate between which clients are best served by ResourceMFG or ProLogistix is to ask what the company does. If they manufacture products, then they are best suited to ResourceMFG; if they distribute products, then ProLogistix is the right staff solution.”

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Warehouse Staffing – The Power Of Third Party Assistance

Warehouse staffing can be a nightmare in today’s world with unqualified candidates and the need to be productive in comparison with work ethic of today’s warehouse work force. Many companies today look for 2nd tier and 3rd tier support when assisting their selves in day to day warehouse operations. There can be many benefits of using lumper services or using warehouse temp agencies as long as the company you use is not only productive but competent for the type of warehouse operations your company is involved in. You need to look for quality and a proven track record of consistency in delivering not only productive services but also safety and the right types of insurance. There are a ton of benefits and I’m going to show you a few that stand out on making the most out of you warehouse operation.

First you need to look for a service that pays their employees on one hundred percentage productivity or at least a huge emphasis on productivity bonus if paying by the hour. The problem with many temp agencies they are not warehouse literate. They have a good ideal on general labor, but you will not get the most out of them when using them because they don’t have the experience. But when you deal with a company that pays one hundred percentage productivity you know for a fact that have to deliver the goods or they will not only not make much money but the employees who are slacking will not be compensated well in their payroll. So for a company to pay pure productivity they must be time tested and over qualified.

Second, you need to look for a company that trains their employees well. Many companies don’t offer much training and take workforce right off the street and put them in positions that they are not qualified for. You need employees working for you that are certified in all the equipment that will be necessary for they job that they will perform for your company. You must site certify them to meet OSHA regulations, but by them already having the knowledge it will be a easy transition from temp to perm or just using them as a 3rd party assisting your day to day warehouse operations.

Third, you must look into proper safety training. Safety is a huge issue and not only can save you company in the millions of dollars of lawsuits but can also save you a ton in workman’s compensation. Safety programs must be a part of your lumpers service or temp agencies warehouse orientation program and this will help protect you from unnecessary cost related to events that can happen and could cost your company a fortune in case of this horrible event. Solid warehouse staffing agencies, lumper’s services, and warehouse temp agencies must have a good safety program to assist you with ensuring the risk management and safety of your warehouse.

Warehouse lumpers, warehouse temp staffing, and warehouse 3rd party operations can play a huge roll in helping your warehouse save money and cut cost. Just do you due diligence and make this a great relationship between your warehouse and your future 3rd party or staffing partner.

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